Cheltenham Literature Festival 2026
Venues across Cheltenham · South West
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About this event
Cheltenham Literature Festival runs from 9 to 18 October 2026 at venues across the town, including Cheltenham Town Hall, the Everyman Theatre and the Queens Hotel.
The organisers describe it as the world’s longest-running literature festival, with new voices in fiction and poetry alongside established writers, high-profile speakers and thinkers. Tickets are on sale through Cheltenham Festivals.
Organised by Cheltenham Festivals
Listed by EventHome. Dates from the official Cheltenham Festivals website (cheltenhamfestivals.org); venue names from its Literature Venues page; checked 3 October 2026. Details can change — please check with the organiser before you travel.
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